Police make 20 arrests in nationwide overnight operations
Police arrested 20 people, checked hundreds of drivers and passengers, and impounded 29 vehicles during overnight nationwide operations.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Police made 20 arrests during nationwide overnight operations, carrying out checks on drivers, passengers and premises.
The arrests involved suspected illegal residence, possession of a knife, illegal drug possession and burglary.
Checks and traffic offences
Officers stopped and checked 598 drivers and 204 passengers, while inspecting 28 premises.
Traffic police issued 201 violations and opened 15 new cases for investigation. Police recorded 70 speeding offences and 29 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol following 350 breathalyser tests.
One driver was reported for driving under the influence of drugs following a drug test.
A total of 29 vehicles were impounded during the operations.
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